Like the title, who makes Porsche 550 en 356 replica's at this moment?
Are Pilgrim and Tygan still the only ones or is there more on the market?
[Edited on 16/4/09 by Sebastian]
I looked into this a short while back, there's a company in the states that did one but tbh I quite liked the Pilgrim one though these are always going to be quite expensive cars to build. You can buy brand new floorpans from VW heritage if you don't want to deal with a rusty one, though the pans halves aren’t to expensive. Have a look at the beetle cabriolet sill strengtheners as you'll need them (wasn't to impressed with the Pilgrim things)
Chesil are now back in business having been bought back by the original owner.
From http://www.totalkitcar.com/news.php
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Chesil…………..now back under the control of Peter Bailey, has announced kit prices for the Speedster range. Base kits come in at £4939 although until the end of May they have a special offer on their more extensive full body package, which currently costs £6278 inc VAT.
http://www.chesil.biz/
I always wanted a Speedster, one of the nicest looking cars ever IMO. Good luck if you do decide to build one.
what about the 550 though? I saw one ages ago on a "is born" episode, it was beautiful, but cant find the company that sells the kit.
Was the 550 a Martin & Walker? Not cheap but very nice.
http://www.technic-motorsport.com/M&W%20Site/index.html
They build 356 and 550 replicas in Brazil FWIW- very good too, I saw a gorgeues 550 spyder the other day. They do export to Europe too!
Tim
http://www.chamonixcars.com.br/site/
try here.
Missed bidding on this on the evil bay just this week.Loads of work,But lots of potental.Wouldn't go down the metro route.Alfa/Sobby lump in the back on a custom frame......
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Originally posted by TPG
Missed bidding on this on the evil bay just this week.Loads of work,But lots of potental.Wouldn't go down the metro route.Alfa/Sobby lump in the back on a custom frame......
Have a look at the ads at the back of Complete kit car, they have had one advertised for grand in surrey for a few months.